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Jun 2021
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Vaccines for kids and silver linings: Ou...

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Adults around the world are getting vaccinated against the coronavirus, and now, in a handful of countries (including the U.S.) kids over 12 can get vaccinated too.


We hear from a 13-year-old who participated in a clinical trial for a vaccine and get tips for how to navigate the world when only some people in your family are able to be vaccinated. Plus, Kara and Gilly share expert advice on how to handle big feelings as the world starts to open back up.


And a new Moment of Um answers the question: What are eye boogers?


Find out more about how mRNA vaccines and clinical trials work in our previous episodes:


A super special shot: All about coronavirus vaccines: https://www.brainson.org/episode/2021/01/26/a-super-special-shot-all-about-coronavirus-vaccines
What’s in the COVID vaccine?: https://www.brainson.org/story/2021/02/23/whats-in-the-covid-vaccine-transcript

Find all our coronavirus coverage right here: https://www.brainson.org/page/coronavirus

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